Academic Research:
Launching a scheme for visiting scholars / professors in Catholic Studies, inviting eminent scholars worldwide to the Chinese University of Hong Kong to do research, teach, or give public lectures.
Appointing and sponsoring local and non-local scholars to conduct research, especially on exploring relationships between the Catholic Church and the society from both the historical and contemporary perspectives.

University Education:Through the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, CUHK, the Centre helps to:

Facilitate financial and academic support to Master/Doctorate students specializing in Catholic Studies research work.

Establish a Stream of Catholic Studies within the curriculum of the MA in Religious Studies programme.